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Overview

Reach And Teach says:

We're SO glad to be able to make this wonderful book available. It offers a series of situations in which any child might react with a hit, kick, or slap, but instead offers, first, a very silly alternative like after a boy pushes you out of the swing, you could:

Give him a shiny nickel
To to up in a big balloon
Too bad he didn't see the sign
Let's hope he likes the moon
Or you could.....

And that's where some practical ideas for how to handle the situation come in.

Kathy Beckwith has done a terrific job of presenting very realistic and common situations that can frustrate, scare, or anger children, and she's provided a very comprehensive toolbox for how to deal with them. Even adults can learn a few things from this book! Very highly recommended.

About the Book:

Conflict is a part of life. That's true for all of us, including kids. When children realize they have the CHOICE and can decide how to react and how to resolve conflict, they can become powerful problem-SOLVERS. Children can learn a better way of problem-solving if they are encouraged to do it, shown how to do it, and see that it really works. In this delightfully illustrated book, elementary age children will find other kids who deal effectively and positively with real-life, challenging examples of conflict. The author also treats us to rollicking rhyme and a cast of charming animal characters which combine to make the learning fun. The book's twelve powerful skills are clearly explained so children can use them immediately. Kids can CHOOSE not to hit, fight, name-call, or hurt back in other ways, and they certainly don't have to ignore the problem! This book can change childrens' lives.